Bare-Tool Makita BPB180Z 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Portable Band Saw (Tool Only, No Battery)

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Lightweight, compact design with ergonomic shape for even pressure, easy control and less operator fatigue. Makita built motor delivers 50 percent faster cutting with 6-setting variable speed dial at 275-530 ft./min. Adjustable foot protects material andprovides positive support for accurate cuts. Makita built LXT Lithium-Ion battery and optimum charging system for longer run time and 16 fir holding contact terminals for constant high power. 45-minute Optimum charger has built-in fan to cool battery. Two built-in L.E.D. lights with afterglow illuminate the line of cut. Built-in protective rubber bumpers and skyhook.
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- Makita-built motor delivers faster cutting with a 6-setting variable speed dial at 275 - 530 ft./min
- Compact, ergonomic design at only 14.1 lbs. for reduced operator fatigue
- Includes features such as a built-in L.E.D. light to illuminate the work area
- Makita LXT Lithium-Ion battery and Energy Star rated 30-Minute Rapid Optimum Charger produces 430% total lifetime work with 2.5X more cycles
- 3-year warranty on tool
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 "After you have everything else........" 2007-11-28
By Terry the toolman (coastal washington)
I really dig makita tools and have almost exclusivly makita and milwaukee gear. I am a genuine tool junkie and if I dont have one you dont need it. I was amazed when I saw this thing and really bought it almost as a novelty,I mean this is real toolman bling bling. You dont have everything until you have a cordless powerhack..chuckle chuckle....but this buddie came and no sooner arived than I had uses for it. pipe..rebar..locks..angle iron... you name it, a lot of jobs I ordinarily grab a sawzall and a metal blade for can be done with a lot more finess with this saw and it seems to have plenty of power for long enough.The l.e.d light is a nice touch as well. I gotta give Makita 5 blings for coming up with this one....So after you have everything else....


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Bare-Tool Makita BJR181Z 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Reciprocating Saw (Tool Only, No Battery)

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Maximum Cutting Capacity of Pipe: 5-1/8 Inches and Wood (w/12 Inch Blade): 10 Inches. Length of Stroke: 1-1/8 Inches. Strokes Per Minute: 0-2,900 SPM. Watt Hours: 54.0. Overall Length: 19-5/8 Inches. Net weight: 8.1 Pounds. Shipping Weight: 12.00 lbs. (Bare Tool - No Battery - No Charger)
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Technical Details

- Makita-built variable speed D35 high torque motor that delivers 0-2,900 strokes per minute is combined with a 1-1/8-Inch length stoke for faster cutting and maximum productivity
- Compact design at 19-5/8 inches long and weighs only 8.1 lbs. for reduced operator fatigue
- Includes features such as a large 2-finger trigger, a built-in L.E.D. light to illuminate the work area, and a large retractable tool hook
- Makita LXT Lithium-Ion battery and Energy Star rated 30-Minute Rapid Optimum Charger produces 430% total lifetime work with 2.5X more cycles
- 3-year warranty on tool
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 "coolest thing ever!!!!!!" 2010-01-19
By C. Marks (Little Neck, NY, US)
used all the time. lots of power. long battery life. quick change blade. light and hook so handy. ease of use.

 "Disposable Junk" 2009-11-26
By Bud
I have owned a lot of Makita and DeWalt tools in my life. This is part of the newest LXT Lithium ion-powered tools. This is a great concept, but seriously, 4 of the 6 LXT tools I own have flaws/problems that greatly impact their utility.



The problem with this recip saw is that the shoe just plain does not work. It is only decorative. It will not hold. This is an important function when you are trying to use a certain part of the blade or to adjust the depth to keep the blade from, say, punching through the drywall on the other side of the wall.



Also, the blade quick release is marginal. You really have to give it a good forceful close and wiggle to make sure it is locked in there. I have not had problems with blades coming loose/out, but others have. FWIW, I use exclusively Milwaukee blades.



Sadly, if you look at the price of $75 to $100 for this or the compact version (BJR182), then think about the hassle to ship this to a service center and back and then not have them fix it (because it is a basic design flaw), then you'll understand that they truly don't make 'em like they used to.

 "details details" 2009-09-07
By Timothy D. Courage
This product has 5 stars because Makita has a good product here. Then there is me. . . picking at the details. I have owned this saw for 4 years now, it has undergone daily use for 2 full years of the 4. I have only one complaint about this saw and a few requests/questions for future models.



My only complaint, and I have not seen any one else mention this, is that the blade guard is not a solid mechanism and slips back when pressure is applied. I hope that Makita can remedy this small oversight in future models.



Another question is can this tool be made any more compact? I have also noticed that a corded model Makita recipro-saw has some kind of anti vibration technology, can this be applied in some measure to the cordless?



This saw is still going strong and dispite the improvements I would like to see it is a staple of the cordless tool kit, powerful, light, love the hook and the light. It is a 5 star out of the competition but it needs tweeked to be the absolute best that it can be.

 "BJR182 "Z" is available for nearly half the price" 2009-06-30
By schunacher (California)
Unless the hook is important to you [62 dollars important] the BJR182 is a better deal. In addition to not having the hook, BJR182 has a slightly different handle and does not have the LED headlights. Same motor and transmission. I got mine for eighty bucks here on Amazon: Makita BJR182Z 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Recipro Saw. I suspect these come from dealers who break down kits to get you the awesome price (I consider that excellent service) since Makita states that the BJR182 is the kits-only version of the tool. By the way the saw is very substantial and powerful because of the new cordless battery technology. I have been conditioned to expect cordless to mean wimpy but that is not the case here.

 "Makita 18V Li-Ion Reciprocating Saw" 2008-04-20
By Geowhiziker (North Texas)
Excellent product. Works very well. Vendor was prompt. Couldn't ask for more.


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Bare-Tool Milwaukee 6320-20 18-Volt Ni-Cad 6-1/2-Inch Cordless Metal Cutting Circular Saw (Tool Only, No Battery)

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Tool includes: 6 7/8" blade. However 6 1/2" blade also work fine with this circular saw. Metal Cutting Saw, 6320-20, cuts all types of metals such as uni-strut, galvanized pipe, metal studs and black pipe, as well as Hardi-Plank and Durock materials. The saw uses a standard 5/8 in. arbor and has a 2-1/8 in. maximum depth of cut. The blade spins at 3,200 RPM and has an electric brake for quick, repetitive cutting. The clear guard provides an excellent line of sight for cutting and the rugged construction provides long, trouble-free operation.
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- Cuts all types of metals such as uni-strut, galvanized pipe and metal studs
- 3,200 RPM and 2-1/8-inch maximum depth of cut
- Clear guard provides an excellent line of sight for cutting
- Rugged construction for long, trouble-free operation
- Limited warranty
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 "What a Great Little Saw" 2009-10-09
By Alfred R. Wall (Lake Gaston, NC)
I was searching for a metal cutting blade for my Milwaukee 18V 6 1/2" saw when I found I could buy the "bare tool" saw and blade almost as cheap as I could buy the blade. What a smart buy. I purchased this for a demo project that involved cutting 5V tin from a roof. This thing is awesome. Cuts through the metal like butter. What a great find. I'm now going to buy the Lithium-Ion batteries to enhance my bag of tools. I highly recommend this little saw.

 "Metal cut saw" 2009-10-05
By R. Busk
The saw lives up to its name. I am impressed with what it can do. The only thing I was disapointed with was how fast the battery ran out of juice. Concidering what I was cutting I can't complain about it.

 "Slick little unit." 2009-05-15
By Weldon W (Vancouver, BC Canada)
What can I say, it's a slick little unit and does what it claims to do. I initially bought one saw. But after pricing out what a spare blade would cost, I ordered up a second saw from Tool King. It worked out as cheap, if not cheaper than buying the the blade by itself. Both shipments came with a saw, blade, safety glasses & believe it or not, a CASE! No complaints at all with Tool King. Like the other reviewer, I initally considered purchasing from DAMLOW PRICES as they were a few bucks cheaper than Tool King when you added in the shipping. Ultimately due to Tool King's higher positive rating here & on Ebay, I chose them. Glad I did. BTW, The saws that I received from Tool King came with a 36 tooth 6-7/8" metal cutting blade that uses a 20mm arbor.

 "Perfect Milwaukee Quality-and some of the vendors are pretty great also" 2009-05-09
By Stephen Cunningham (Northern Michigan)
34 x 52 pole parn burned down last week. I purchased this saw to cut up the huge pile of sheet metal scrap from the roof and side walls. This tool won't cut anything because the vendor "DAMLOW PRICES" shipped it to me without a blade. How can you call something a "metal cutting circular saw" if you don't ship the "saw" part of the tool with the motor. They should advertize it as a High quality motor with a handle, because that is all they sold me. They didn't sell me a saw. The vendor "DAMLOW PRICES" decided to remove the blade before shipping the saw to me. I have purchased Milwaukee, DeWalt, Makita and even the cheap Denali cordless circular saws from various venders as "bare tools" and they always come with the blade. They are shipped from the manufacturer that way. This vendor clearly shows the blade in the picture and clearly indicates that the battery doesn't come with it. The product description states



"Product Description

Tool includes: 6 7/8" blade".



Milwaukee makes great tools but this one is useless to me. Now I have to pay to return the saw and I still have several thousand square feet of burned and twisted steel barn siding and roofing to deal with......."DAMLOW PRICES" is the only vendor I have ever purchased from that removed the blade from a saw before shipping it as a bare tool. It is unlikely that I will ever buy anything from "DAMLOW PRICES" again.



I have returned this tool to "Damlow Prices at a cost of $16 using the U.S Postal service. They sent me a refund that was $17 less than what I origionally paid them, so it only cost me $33 and I recieved nothing of value for it. What a deal! I have posted a photo of the 10 other "bare tool" circular saws that I have purchased from various vendors. Every one of them came with a blade, what a concept!



I ordered a replacement from "Tool King". I assume all is well and will edit this if it is not. Milwaukee makes great tools.



My saw arrived today (June 1st) from "Tool King". It was more than I expected. It came with a red plastic "Milwaukee" tool case that is large enough for the tool, has storage space for a spare blades and has room for a battery charger and spare battery (battery and charger not included). It also came with the "Milwaukee" metal cutting blade (mounted in the blade storage area of the case, a pair of "Milwaukee" safety glasses, and the "Milwaukee" owners manual and product registration paper work sealed in plastic. This makes for a first class package. When I ordered a "Bare tool" I only expected to get the saw and the blade. The storage case and the safety glasses were a pleasant suprise. I will take some photo's of this saw actually cutting metal and post them in the near future. (I have 20 foot long metal roofing panels that I have to fit into a 18 foot long trailer). "Tool King" will be at the top of my list for future purchases. They sent me everything that "Milwaukee" sent to them.



If you buy this from "Damlow Prices" you will not be able to cut anything with it because they don't ship the blade with the saw and if you ask them to supply the blade they won't, and then they will tell you to send it back at your own expense. That is my experience, perhaps yours will be better. My experience is that I am out $33 and they get to sell this same saw to someone else and make even more money. Since it didn't come in a "Milwaukee" box makes it me wonder how many other people have bought this same saw and returned it in its plain brown box.



Please vote if this review was helpful. I sure wish I had the chance to read a review like this before ordering anything from "Damlow Prices"

 "Unbelievable!" 2009-04-23
By James W. Krehmke (Oregon)
I purchased this saw as a bit of an unknown. Seemed that it might be useful IF it worked as expected. No way - it's MUCH MUCH better than I could have imagined. First cuts through 1.25 inch thick wall tubing. No fuss, no effort, NO SPARKS. Smooth cuts with few or no burrs. Why haven't I had one for 10 years? Oh well, live and learn.



BTW, I am using this with the V18 Lithium batteries. It was designed for NiCads, but is forward compatible.


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Bare-Tool Makita BSS610Z 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 6-1/2-Inch Circular Saw (Tool Only, No Battery)

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18-volt Lithium-Ion cordless 6-1/2-inch circular saw, 2 built In LED lights for more illuminated accurate work, compact design, only 13-5/8-inch long & weighs only 7.1-pounds, built in dust blower to enhance the line of sight, Makita built D35 high torque motor, heavy-gauge, precision machine base for smooth, accurate cutting and added Durability.
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Technical Details

- Makita-built motor delivers 3,700 RPM for faster cutting and ripping through wood
- Compact, ergonomic design at only 7.1 lbs. for reduced operator fatigue
- Includes features such as a built-in L.E.D. light to illuminate the work area, and a built-in dust blower to keep the line of cut free of debris
- Makita LXT Lithium-Ion battery and Energy Star rated 30-Minute Rapid Optimum Charger produces 430% total lifetime work with 2.5X more cycles
- 3-year warranty on tool
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 "Makita saw" 2009-12-30
By Michele A. Johnson (New York)
Transaction was simple and worked well--delivery on time. Thought it would be in a box but not really a problem.

 "Quality built, a sweet little tool." 2009-11-27
By S. Brooks (San Francisco)
1st cordless circular saw and lovin' it. Super lightweight, thin saw kerf, powerful for what it's intended for. A great addition to the toolbox so you don't have to lug out the corded 15A wormdrive all the time.

 "Professional Carpenter" 2009-06-15
By G. Olson
My 35 year old skill, as were ALL worm drive saws used by true carpenters has the blade on the left. We used to call the saws with the blade on the right home owner 'side winders'. I still don't like leaning over to see the cut. With the blade on the left you can see the cut directly in front of you and your center of gravity is directly behind the cut. Thanks Makita for another great tool.

 "Warning - This is a LEFT HANDED tool." 2009-06-14
By Systems_Consultant (Eden Prairie, Mn United States)
This is a very nice portable saw, for a left-handed person! For that user, I would rate it at 4-5 stars.



Maybe I should be more generous than a 1-star rating since the picture clearly depicts a left-handed saw if you think about how you are going to use it. But come on... we're used to disclaimers on left-handed tools and I don't remember seeing any of the customery warnings on either the website or in the instructions for this saw. What's worse is that Makita doesn't seem to make a right-handed version of a 6 1/2" cordless saw! What is Makita thinking?



My AC powered Makita circular saw is the mirror image of this one, with the blade on the right hand side of the handle. Typically, when I use a circular saw, I place the piece being cut on a surface or set of sawhorses in front of me with the section to be cut off hanging off the right hand side. Then I can hold the workpiece steady with my left hand or knee while the large part of the sole plate of the saw stays on the work that is held to the table. The cut off piece falls away to the right. If you try to use this saw that way, with the saw blade on the left hand side of the handle, only the small sliver of the soleplate to the left of the blade is resting on the stable part of the workpiece. The large portion of the soleplate under the motor is resting on the part of the workpiece that will drop away when the cut is finished. This makes it very hard to control the saw as you finish the cut. In addition to ruining the cut, this useage could be considered dangerous.



Make sure you really want a left-handed saw before buying this one.

 "genesidol" 2009-03-01
By Richard J. Rollins (huntington, new york)
great saw with lots of balls, battery a little difficult to slide in and out otherwise very good.


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Bare-Tool Makita BJV180Z 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Jig Saw (Tool Only, No Battery)

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The Makita BJV180Z is a 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Jig Saw Kit. It has 4-Pole position cut settings (3 Orbital and 1 Straight) for fast and efficient cutting in all applications. The Makita BJV180s large variable speed trigger allows for total cutting control (0-2600 SPM). Bare Tool Only - No Batteries and No Charger.
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- Makita-built variable speed motor delivers 0-2,600 strokes per minute for fast and efficient cutting
- 3 orbital settings plus straight cutting for use in a wide range of materials
- Includes features such as a built-in L.E.D. light to illuminate the work area and a "tool-less" blade change system for more productivity
- Makita LXT Lithium-Ion battery and Energy Star rated 30-Minute Rapid Optimum Charger produces 430% total lifetime work with 2.5X more cycles
- 3-year warranty on tool
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 "Well made tool." 2010-01-07
By George Torok (Montreal, Canada)
I built the interior of a log cabin in Vermont this past summer. Did it all with just the 18 volt battery powered tools from Makita like this Jig saw. They all worked perfectly. They may not be the cheapest tools but they certainly are one of the best. This Jig Saw is solid and powerful and the battery last longer than it takes to charge one up.

 "makita 18v Li-ion cordless jigsaw" 2009-08-20
By C. troogstad (chicago il)
This was an addition to a 6 tool kit I purchased earlier. The saw is a welcome addition, it is easy to use and has plenty of power. I would like to see a speed limiting dial and the option of ordering with a rip fence. A good supplemental tool but anyone doing a lot of work should consider a good corded saw first, preferably a Bosch or Festool.

 "lxt jigsaw" 2009-03-07
By RufusB.Duck (Santa Rosa, Ca)
This is a very fine tool. The blade change is quick with no tools needed. There is a small led light and a blower to help you see the work. It is compact, even with the battery, and balances well. It comes with replaceable no-mar footplate and anti-splinter inserts. The only drawback is you still need an allan wrench to change the bevel angle of the sole plate.

 "Can you say handy?" 2009-01-11
By E. Fuller (Newnan, GA USA)
I really appreciate having this tool around. It's funny how many times I find myself using this for odd jobs or DIY projects. I use it more than I thought I would. I've cut metal hollow core doors, luan, PVC, small tree limbs (I know, poor use for this fine tool), etc. It is a bit pricy, but when you consider working without the constraint of wires, it's worth it. I've used it in my attic where there was no easy access to power. The LED was also quite useful there. To me it seems to drain the battery quickest out of my Makita LXT tools. Better have a spare.

 "excellent saw" 2008-12-02
By J.F (florida)
Im a craftman but trade and i use a jig saw almost everyday this is a good jig saw to own,it is lite and it cuts as good as any corded saw that i have ever use,and even better no cord to drag around.the quality is excellent.


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Makita built, D35 high torque motor delivers maximum power for cutting 2x material at 45-degrees with 50-degrees capacity; compact design at only 13-5/8-inchlength and weighs only 6.9-pounds ( with battery, not included )for less operator fatigue; ergonomic shape fits like a glove with even pressure and easy control; heavy-gauge, precision machined base for smooth, accurate cutting and added durability; two-piece armature and field along with externally accessible brushes for serviceability and longer motor life.

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- Makita-built motor delivers 3,700 RPM for faster cutting and ripping through wood

- Compact, ergonomic design at only 6.9 lbs. for reduced operator fatigue

- Designed with a large 2-1/4-inch cutting capacity at 90 degrees

- Makita LXT Lithium-Ion battery and Energy Star rated 30-Minute Rapid Optimum Charger produces 430% total lifetime work with 2.5X more cycles

- 3-year warranty on tool

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 "Saw Works Great!" 2010-01-11

By Todd M. Fredette

I bought this saw as a "house-warming" gift to myself. I was going to need it for some work around the new place, it the comes in handy all the time. It's plently powerful even for pressure treated lumber. I rate it as a great purchase especially if you already have a collection of Makita LXT tools....

 

 "Cowboy Up Contracting" 2009-07-10

By Cowboy Up Contracting (Austin, TX)

Got this in the mail two days ago. I intended on using until I got my DeWalt runnig again (Ipe and remodeling, is hard on chordless saws). Well I put it through the paces today w/ the Makita blade that came on it none the less. And it is now the main tool and the DeWalt is the back up. I can't wait till I get the Freud Diablo blade on it to see what it can really do! Easy to use rip fence, good eurognomics, smooth running and powerful. A great chordless saw. Won't replace the corded Bosch but it rocks!

 

 "Not the saw I thought." 2009-02-04

By Joe Bosco

This is NOT the saw with the LED lights to guide your cuts. It is a stripped-down version of the saw I thought I was ordering. Poorer quality base & mitre guide as well. I'd like to return it but too much of a hassle.

 

 "Great Little Saw" 2009-02-02

By James Gage (Bothell, WA)

This is a great deal for the money if you already have the batteries and charger. This saw does not have the light which I miss and didn't come with a rip fence or a case; it's a light duty saw. If it's your only saw, you'll be sorry; it just doesn't have the torque of a corded saw and will choke in a slight bind while cutting plywood sheets or pressure treated 4x stock where the blade's burried; situations where even a homeowner corded saw will power through. If the blade is touching your work, the saw can't start. It just grunts coming up short of enough torque to start the cut. Anything but a perfect cutting angle in a perfectly straight cut will bind and stop the saw.

The trigger safety interlock is aggravating! I buy pro model corded saws to eliminate that dumb switch, but you need it in a battery saw if you store it with the battery installed; like everyone does. I have incredibly large hands and still find that trigger interlock a stretch to reach; ergonomically, it's in the wrong place for a comfortable grip. There is no charge level indication unless you put the battery on the charger; then you can only tell if it's > or < 80%.

All that said, I really do love the saw and find myself grabbing it first. The cut line on the table is dead on accurate; first saw I've ever had that was. It's light and fast and under normal conditions you can't outwork the batteries. I framed and sheathed two 48' gable ends and cut 2x4's and 5/8" plywood all day. I changed batteries twice and the battery was recharged well before the one in use died; I consider that completely acceptable run time.

I wouldn't expect to use it for long rips (straight or beveled) or for anything greater than 2x, but for anything short of full-on framing, I'll grab this saw out of my truck first; it's just awesome not to have to deal with cords and extension cords!

 

 "Great saw for the Money" 2009-01-08

By M. Castillo (Tulare CA)

This saw is much better than my Black and Decker Firestorm saw. I also think it is the same as the more expensive BSS610Z model. The owners manual is the same for both. The specs for both look identical except for a few ounces in weight. I did find one thing different.No blade brake.For the price still a good deal.





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